by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how The Mount ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at The Mount was ranked #346 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mount St Mary's University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from The Mount go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,444 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at The Mount, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Mount St Mary’s University.
Of the 24 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from The Mount, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount St Mary's University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 10 |
| Biotechnology | 9 |
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